BEER-WINE-LIQR/LEAD CLERK

King Soopers in; Littleton (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking a Beer-Wine-Liquor Lead Clerk to enhance customer experience and manage department operations. The ideal candidate will lead a team, ensure quality standards, and foster a welcoming environment for customers. This role offers growth potential and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Flexible scheduling with paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on purchases

Tuition reimbursement

Industry-leading training programs

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Management experience preferred.
• Beer/Wine/Liquor experience.

Responsibilities

• Promoting trust and respect among associates.
• Training and developing staff.
• Managing inventory and stock conditions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Knowledge of basic math

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

BEER-WINE-LIQR/LEAD CLERK (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department, and monitor and control all established quality assurance standards. Direct and supervise all functions, duties, and activities for the department. Support the day-to-day functions of the Beer/Wine/Spirits operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Based in Colorado, King Soopers merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving King Soopers customers in over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our King Soopers family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial, and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Minimum requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Desired qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Management experience preferred
• Beer/Wine/Liquor experience
• Familiarity with industry terms and processes
• Retail experience
• Knowledge of imported and domestic varieties, flavor profiles, and production processes
• Knowledge of industry trends in specialty wines and beers relevant to customers
• Second language skills (speaking, reading, and/or writing)

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting trust and respect among associates.
• Communicating company, department, and job-specific information effectively.
• Establishing performance goals and empowering associates to meet or exceed them.
• Managing scheduling to handle customer volume.
• Training and developing staff, conducting performance appraisals.
• Adhering to all legal and company guidelines.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers, answering product questions, offering samples, and informing about specials.
• Developing and executing business and promotional plans.
• Managing inventory and stock conditions, updating shelf tags, and maintaining temperature logs.
• Ensuring safety procedures are followed and unsafe conditions are reported.

Salary Range: $24.11 per hour.